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Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2027442  Size: MF

    Warning:  When carrying a live inflator module, make sure the bag opening is pointed away from you. This minimizes the chance of injury in the case of an accidental deployment. Never carry the inflator module by the wires. Never carry the inflator module by the connector on the underside of the module.

    Make sure that the bag and trim cover are facing up whenever you place a live inflator module on any surface. This is necessary to provide a free space for the bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment.

    Never rest the steering column assembly on the steering wheel with the inflator module face down, and the column vertical. This may result in personal injury.

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the front seat outer recliner upper finish cover (1).
  3. Unscrew the bolt (2).
  4. Remove the seat belt (3) from the front seat.

  5. Object Number: 2027444  Size: MF
  6. Unscrew the 2 bolts (1).
  7. Disconnect the wiring harness plug (2) from the belt buckle.
  8. Release and disconnect the wiring harness plug (3) front seat.
  9. Remove the front seat (4) from the guide in front.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2027444  Size: MF
  1. Perform the front seat track synchronization. Refer to Front Seat Track Synchronization.
  2. Install the front seat (4) to the guide in front.
  3. Connect and latch the wiring harness plug (3) front seat.
  4. Connect the wiring harness plug (2) from the belt buckle.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Tighten the 2 bolts (1).
  7. Tighten
    XX N·m (XX lb in)


    Object Number: 2027442  Size: MF
  8. Install the seat belt (3) to the front seat.
  9. Tighten the bolt (2).
  10. Tighten
    XX N·m (XX lb in)

  11. Install the front seat outer recliner upper finish cover (1).
  12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.